Ex-Google Exec Admits Goal Was to Crush Competition

- A former Google executive revealed that the company's aim in 2009 was to crush rival advertising networks. - This evidence was presented during Google's antitrust trial, supporting claims that Google sought to monopolize the ad tech market. - David Rosenblatt, former president of display advertising, stated Google's strategy was to dominate both sides of the market. - Rosenblatt compared Google's approach to owning both Goldman Sachs and the NYSE, emphasizing their market control. - Google denies these allegations, arguing it faces strong competition from other digital advertising companies. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/ex-google-exec-said-goal-was-to-crush-competition-trial-evidence-shows/article68632774.ece)